Now the burden shifts . Your neighbor must provide evidence to the contrary (e.g., “Someone pushed my car into yours,” or “You parked illegally in the middle of the road”).
If your evidence holds, you overcome the prima facie case.
You’ve heard the phrase. Maybe in a legal drama (“Your Honor, the prosecution has failed to make a prima facie case”). Maybe in a philosophy class. Or maybe you just saw the title of Jodie Comer’s hit one-woman play on Broadway.
How a simple legal concept helps us navigate first impressions, burden of proof, and everyday fairness.


